WAVD Foundation Course in Veterinary Dermatology
As a major contribution to the educational mission of the WAVD, it was decided to develop a series of webinar-based courses commencing with a foundation set of webinars aimed at entry practitioner level. These with be suitable for veterinary students in their final year of studies and also for general practitioners who wish to improve their skills and knowledge of this subject that is so important in every day practice. In addition, it was decided to include a number of videos that were first presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology. This has enabled us to fill in some gaps in the material that was offered when we initially launched the webinars, and some of these will be of value to those who have a special interest in the subject and are pursuing more advanced studies.
The webinars and videos are now grouped according to the species covered, and also categorized into one of two levels, namely:
Level 1: Essential viewing for entry level general practice, and
Level 2: More advanced and/or specialized material
The webinars and videos are available for viewing free-of-charge by the entire veterinary community, and are shared with the WAVD member organizations. The contributors are all world leaders in their assigned topics, and we are enormously grateful to them for taking their time to share their knowledge and expertise with the global veterinary community via this medium. Three of the webinars (two on farm animals and one on small mammals) are provided courtesy of the ESVD, and we much appreciate the support of the ESVD in this project.
Thank you for your interest in our webinars and videos, and we very much hope that you will find this WAVD education program both interesting and stimulating.
General and Multispecies Webinars
| Number | Author | Title | Level |
| 1 | Janet Littlewood | The approach to the skin case | 1 |
| 2 | Ralf Mueller | Diagnostic techniques in veterinary dermatology | 1 |
| 3 | Richard Halliwell | Fleas and flea allergy dermatitis | 1 |
| 4 | David Grant | Cutaneous parasites of dogs and cats excluding fleas and demodex | 1 |
| 5 | Ralf Mueller | Demodicosis in small animal practice | 1 |
| 6 | Karen Moriello | Clinical aspects of small animal dermatophytosis | 1 |
| 7 | Ross Bond | Malassezia and other miscellaneous fungal diseases | 1 |
| 8 | Verena Affolter | Proliferative diseases of dogs and cats: an overview | 1 |
| 9 | Chiara Noli | Leishmaniosis | 1 |
| 10 | Claude Favrot | Canine and feline viral dermatoses | 2 |
| 11 | Richard Malik | Mycobacteria update: Focus on rapidly growing mycobacterial infections | 2 |
| 12 | Richard Malik | Leproid syndromes in animals | 2 |
| 13 | Jeanne Budgin | Miscellaneous skin diseases | 2 |
| 14 | Richard Halliwell | A brief history of Veterinary Dermatology Presented at the 2023 World Veterinary Dermatology Day Captions (subtitles) are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese | 1 |
Feline Webinars
| Number | Author | Title | Level |
| 15 | Richard Halliwell | Feline allergic diseases: Proposed new nomenclature from ICADA | 1 |
| 16 | Danny Scott | Differential diagnosis of the pruritic cat | 1 |
| 17 | Craig Griffin | Feline allergic skin disease | 1 |
| 18 | Danny Scott | Ventral alopecia in cats – is it dermatological or behavioural? Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 1 |
| 19 | Linda Vogelnest | Cutaneous manifestations of systemic diseases in cats Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 1 |
| 20 | Mandy Burrows | Allergy testing in cats – is it worth it?` Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 2 |
| 21 | Wayne Rosenkrantz | Management of the atopic cat – have we moved away from prednisolone? Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 2 |
| 22 | Danny Scott | Pyoderma in cats – Is it really a problem? Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 2 |
| 23 | Danielle Gunn-Moore | Tuberculous mycobacterial infections in cats | 2 |
| 24 | David Robson | Feline otitis – is it different to dogs? Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 2 |
Canine Webinars
Equine and Donkey Webinars
| Number | Author | Title | Level |
| 37 | Stephen White | Differential diagnosis of the pruritic horse Provided courtesy of Avacta Animal Health |
1 |
| 38 | Rosanna Marsella | Management of allergic horses | 1 |
| 39 | Wayne Rosenkrantz | Scaling and crusting in horses | 1 |
| 40 | Anthony Yu | Equine nodular dermatitis – Non-infectious | 1 |
| 41 | Anthony Yu | Equine nodular dermatitis – Infectious To be posted shortly |
1 |
| 42 | Stephen White | Donkey Dermatology Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology |
2 |
| 43 | Rosanna Marsella | WAVD Clinical Consensus Guidelines for equine allergic skin diseases Presented at the 2023 World Veterinary Dermatology Day Captions (subtitles) are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese |
1 |
Exotic Animal Webinars
| Number | Author | Title | Level |
| 44 | Molly Varga | Skin diseases of rabbits and guinea pigs Provided courtesy of the ESVD | 1 |
| 45 | Yvonne van Zeeland | Common diseases of pet birds Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 1 |
| 46 | Patrick Bourdeau | Skin diseases of reptiles and amphibians Presented at the 9th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology | 2 |
Food Animal Webinars
| Number | Author | Title | Level |
| 47 | Stephen White | Food animal dermatology Part 1 Provided courtesy of the ESVD | 1 |
| 48 | Stephen White | Food animal dermatology Part 2 Provided courtesy of the ESVD | 1 |
General and Multispecies
The Approach to the Skin Case
JANET LITTLEWOOD MA, PhD, BVSc, DVR, DVD, MRCVS
- Level 1
Janet Littlewood graduated from the University of Bristol and completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania.
After some time in general practice, she joined the University of Cambridge where she did clinical work and completed her PhD. For 12 years she was Head of the Dermatology Unit at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK.
She is active in both clinical and investigative dermatology, has published widely and is a frequent speaker both nationally and internationally. She currently practices at a number of centers in the Eastern UK seeing both horses and small animals.
Diagnostic Techniques in Veterinary Dermatology
RALF S. MUELLER DrMedVet, DACVD, FANZCVSc, DipECVD
- Level 1
Ralf Mueller graduated from Munich, Germany and worked in several large and small animal practices before his residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of California, Davis.
From 1992-1999 he and his partner and wife Dr. Sonya Bettenay established a private dermatology referral practice Melbourne, Australia. In 1999, Ralf became Assistant Professor in Veterinary Dermatology at Colorado State University. In 2004, he accepted a position as Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Munich, Germany.
He maintains a very active research program and has trained many residents and doctoral students. He has a very lengthy list of publications including original ground-breaking research and state-of-the-art reviews.
Fleas and Flea Allergy Dermatitis
RICHARD HALLIWELL MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVD, FMedSci, MRCVS
- Level 1
Richard Halliwell is a graduate of the University of Cambridge where he also undertook postgraduate studies on the topic of canine IgE. He spent 5 years at the University of Pennsylvania and 10 years at the University of Florida before returning to the UK to the University of Edinburgh where he is now Professor Emeritus.
He was founding co-Editor of the journal Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology and served as President of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology and of the WAVD.
In 2012 he was the recipient of the WAVD’s Schindelka Prize for lifetime contributions to veterinary dermatology.
Cutaneous Parasites of Dogs and Cats Excluding Fleas and Demodex
DAVID GRANT BVetMed, FRCVS, MBE
- Level 1
David Grant is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, London and for 25 years was Director of the RSPCA’s flagship Harmsworth Animal Hospital. From this base, he starred in the hugely successful Animal Hospital series of the BBC.
He is recipient of both the Woodrow award of the BSAVA for contributions to small animal medicine and of the JA Wright memorial award of the Blue Cross for contributions to animal welfare – named in honor of the author of the James Herriot books. He received the national award of MBE for his many contributions to animal welfare.
Demodicosis in Small Animal Practice
RALF S. MUELLER DrMedVet, DACVD, FANZCVSc, DipECVD
- Level 1
Ralf Mueller graduated from Munich, Germany and worked in several large and small animal practices before his residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of California, Davis.
From 1992-1999 he and his partner and wife Dr. Sonya Bettenay established a private dermatology referral practice Melbourne, Australia. In 1999, Ralf became Assistant Professor in Veterinary Dermatology at Colorado State University. In 2004, he accepted a position as Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Munich, Germany.
He maintains a very active research program and has trained many residents and doctoral students. He has a very lengthy list of publications including original ground-breaking research and state-of-the-art reviews.
Clinical Aspects of Small Animal Dermatophytosis
KAREN MORIELLO DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Karen Moriello is a graduate of the University of Illinois and completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Florida.
Dr. Moriello is a recipient of the prestigious American College of Veterinary Dermatology Award for Excellence for outstanding contributions to service and education.
She currently serves as clinical professor of dermatology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is co-director of the dermatology residency program, section head of dermatology, chair of the intern committee and co-editor of the journal Veterinary Dermatology.
Dr. Moriello is a leading authority on dermatophytosis and has authored many publications and lectured throughout the world.
Malassezia and Other Miscellaneous Fungal Skin Diseases
ROSS BOND BVMS, PhD, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS
- Level 1
Ross Bond spent 5 years in general practice before joining the Royal Veterinary College, London. He completed a PhD on the topic of Malassezia, on which he is still regarded as the leading international authority.
He maintains a very active research program on many other aspects of cutaneous microbiology and particularly staphylococcal pyoderma. He continues to publish a steady stream of original research and state-of-the-art reviews. He is now Professor of Dermatology and head of the Dermatology Unit.
In 2018 he was the recipient of the BSAVSA’s Woodrow Award for contributions to small animal medicine.
Proliferative Lesions of the Skin of Dogs and Cats: an Overview
VERENA AFFOLTER DrMedVet, PhD, DipECVP
- Level 1
Verena Affolter is a graduate of the University of Bern, Switzerland where she completed her doctoral thesis. Her pathology training was performed at the University Bern and Cornell University and she achieved certification by the European College of Veterinary Pathology and earned a PhD in comparative pathology from the University of California, Davis.
She currently serves as professor of clinical dermatopathology and chief of service in anatomic pathology at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC, Davis, with an emphasis on dermatopathology and immunopathology. She is past-President of the International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology.
Dr. Affolter’s special interests include histiocytic and lymphocytic proliferative diseases, immune-mediated skin diseases and chronic progressive lymphedema in draft horses.
Leishmaniosis
CHIARA NOLI DVM, DipECVD
- Level 1
Chiara Noli is a graduate of the University of Milan and undertook residency training at the University of Utrecht, and pathology training at the University of Berne.
She is the author of two texts on small animal dermatology published first in Italian and translated into German (both texts) and Spanish (one text). She was co-editor of the text “Veterinary Allergy” (Wiley Blackwell).
She has served as President of the ESVD, is currently Vice-President of the ECVD and chaired the Program Committee of the 5th, 6th and 7th World Congresses of Veterinary Dermatology. She works as a dermatology specialist at a number of sites in Italy.
A Brief History of Veterinary Dermatology
RICHARD HALLIWELL MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVD, FMedSci, MRCVS
- Level 1
Richard Halliwell is a graduate of the University of Cambridge where he also undertook postgraduate studies on the topic of canine IgE. He spent 5 years at the University of Pennsylvania and 10 years at the University of Florida before returning to the UK to the University of Edinburgh where he is now Professor Emeritus.
He was founding co-Editor of the journal Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology and served as President of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology and of the WAVD.
In 2012 he was the recipient of the WAVD’s Schindelka Prize for lifetime contributions to veterinary dermatology.
Presented at the 2023 World Veterinary Dermatology Day
Captions (subtitles) are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese.
Canine and Feline Viral Dermatoses
CLAUDE FAVROT DrMedVet, MSc, DipECVD
- Level 2
Claude Favrot is a graduate of the Ecole Vétérinaire, Maisons-Alfort, Paris, France where he completed his doctoral thesis in 1986.
After 14 years in private practice he completed a residency program in dermatology at the University of Montréal, Canada, where he also obtained a Master’s Degree in Immunology. He joined the Vetsuisse Faculty in Zurich, Switzerland in 2002, where he is now Professor and head of the Dermatology Department.
He was member of the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA), a board member of the ESVD and head of the ECVD examination committee. Dr. Favrot’s special interests include virus-induced dermatoses and atopic dermatitis.
Mycobacteria Update: Focus on Rapidly Growing Mycobacterial Infections
RICHARD MALIK DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID
- Level 2
Richard Malik is a graduate of the University of Sydney and completed a PhD in neuropharmacology in the Department of Pharmacology at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (ANU), and a residency in small animal medicine with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Sydney.
Dr. Malik served as Senior Lecturer in Feline Medicine from 1995 to 2002 and currently serves as a consultant for the Centre for Veterinary Education, various private clinics, and the RSPCA.
His current research areas include genetic diseases, infectious diseases and parasitic diseases of cats and dogs, and he is a world authority on mycobacterial diseases.
Leproid Syndromes in Animals
RICHARD MALIK DVSc, DipVetAn, MVetClinStud, PhD, FACVSc, FASM, MASID
- Level 2
Richard Malik is a graduate of the University of Sydney and completed a PhD in neuropharmacology in the Department of Pharmacology at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (ANU), and a residency in small animal medicine with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Sydney.
Dr. Malik served as Senior Lecturer in Feline Medicine from 1995 to 2002 and currently serves as a consultant for the Centre for Veterinary Education, various private clinics, and the RSPCA.
His current research areas include genetic diseases, infectious diseases and parasitic diseases of cats and dogs, and he is a world authority on mycobacterial diseases.
Miscellaneous Skin Diseases
JEANNE BUDGIN DVM, DACVD
- Level 2
Jeanne Budgin is a graduate of Iowa State University and completed her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania. She was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship in immunodermatology through the School of Medicine.
She is past-President of AAVD and past chair of the organizing committee of the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum. She is actively involved in the Global Veterinary Dermatology Education Group of the WAVD, which provides education to underserved areas of the world.
She currently practices at Riverdale Veterinary Dermatology – a dermatology specialty practice in Riverdale, NJ. She has authored many publications and lectured throughout the world.
Feline
Feline Allergic Skin Diseases: Proposed New Nomenclature from ICADA
RICHARD HALLIWELL MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVD, FMedSci, MRCVS
- Level 1
Richard Halliwell is a graduate of the University of Cambridge where he also undertook postgraduate studies on the topic of canine IgE. He spent 5 years at the University of Pennsylvania and 10 years at the University of Florida before returning to the UK to the University of Edinburgh where he is now Professor Emeritus.
He was founding co-Editor of the journal Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology and served as President of both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology and of the WAVD.
In 2012 he was the recipient of the WAVD’s Schindelka Prize for lifetime contributions to veterinary dermatology.
Differential Diagnosis of the Pruritic Cat
DANNY W. SCOTT DVM, DACVP (Honorary)
- Level 1
Danny Scott is a 1971 graduate of the University of California. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Cornell University and became a diplomate of the ACVD in 1977.
He was chief of the Dermatology Service at Cornell for 39 years and In recognition of his contributions to dermatopathology, was awarded honorary diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
He is the recipient of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the International Canine Health Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Scott is currently the James Law Professor of Dermatology, Emeritus.
Feline Allergic Skin Disease
CRAIG GRIFFIN DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Craig Griffin is a graduate of Cornell University and completed his residency in dermatology at the University of California, Davis.
He is a past-President of both the ACVD and the AAVD. He was co-Editor of the text “Current Veterinary Dermatology: The science and Art of Therapy” (Mosby) and he has co-authored the 5th, 6th and 7th editions of Muller and Kirk’s “Small Animal Dermatology” (Saunders and Elsevier).
He is a Clinical Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences. He is founder and co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinic (San Diego) and has lectured extensively on dermatology in the USA, Europe and throughout the world.
Ventral Alopecia - Is it Dermatological, Behavioral or Medical
DANNY W. SCOTT DVM, DACVP (Honorary)
- Level 1
Danny Scott is a 1971 graduate of the University of California. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Cornell University and became a diplomate of the ACVD in 1977.
He was chief of the Dermatology Service at Cornell for 39 years and In recognition of his contributions to dermatopathology, was awarded honorary diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
He is the recipient of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the International Canine Health Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Scott is currently the James Law Professor of Dermatology, Emeritus.
Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease
LINDA VOGELNEST BVSC MANZCVS FANZCVS
- Level 1
Linda graduated from the University of Sydney in 1984 and became a Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology after over 10 years in general practice, following a desire to understand skin disease better and improve patient outcomes. She achieved Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in feline medicine in 1997, and Fellowship in Veterinary Dermatology in 2003, and has worked in private and university referral practice since then. Linda is passionate about promoting a greater understanding of dermatology, and her special interests include atopic dermatitis, feline dermatology, otitis, and maximising value of diagnostic tests including skin surface cytology and skin biopsies.
Allergy Testing in Cats - Is it Worth it?
MANDY BURROWS BSC BVMS MANZCVS FANZCVS
- Level 2
Mandy Burrows is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in Veterinary Dermatology, a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology and Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine at Murdoch University, Western Australia. She has over 30 years experience working in University clinical practice and teaching . She has received the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching and Excellence in Learning for three consecutive years, and has authored and co-authored many publications in national and international journals and textbooks. She has lectured at many national and international congresses, and her expertise is regularly sought in providing specialist expertise and advice to industry.
Management of the atopic cat: Have we moved away from prednisolone?
WAYNE ROSENKRANTZ DVM, DACVD
- Level 2
Wayne Rosenkrantz is a graduate of the University of California, Davis and completed his residency training in private practice.
He is a past-President of the ACVD and is co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinics, with locations throughout California, southeast US, as well as Perth, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
He has published many articles and book chapters on small animal and equine dermatology, including significant contributions to the text “Current Veterinary Dermatology: The Science and Art of Therapy” (Mosby) as well as the therapy section in the 7th edition of Muller and Kirk’s “Small Animal Dermatology”. He is also a co-editor of the text “Veterinary Allergy” (Wiley Blackwell).
Pyoderma in Cats - Is it Really a Problem?
DANNY W. SCOTT DVM, DACVP (Honorary)
- Level 2
Danny Scott is a 1971 graduate of the University of California. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Cornell University and became a diplomate of the ACVD in 1977.
He was chief of the Dermatology Service at Cornell for 39 years and In recognition of his contributions to dermatopathology, was awarded honorary diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
He is the recipient of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the International Canine Health Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Scott is currently the James Law Professor of Dermatology, Emeritus.
Tuberculous Mycobacterial Skin Infections in Cats
DANIÈLLE GUNN-MOORE BSc(Hon), BVM&S, PhD, MANZCVS, FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine
- Level 2
Danièlle Gunn-Moore graduated from the University of Edinburgh with the Dick Vet Gold Medal in 1991. She undertook her residency in feline medicine at the University of Bristol and completed her PhD on Feline Infectious Peritonitis at the same institution.
She was a Lecturer in Pathology at Bristol, and became Professor of Feline Medicine at Edinburgh in 2006. She is an RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, being an internationally recognised expert in this area, having lectured extensively and published over a 130 peer-reviewed research papers, plus many reviews and book chapters.
She is the world authority on tuberculous mycobacterial disease in cats.
Feline Otitis - Is it Different to Dogs
DAVID ROBSON BVSC (HONS), MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), FANZCVS (DERMATOLOGY)
- Level 2
Dr David Robson graduated from the University of Queensland with honours in 1992 and spent almost seven years in general small animal practice in Brisbane before moving to Melbourne in late 1999 to commence his residency in veterinary dermatology. He attained Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in 2005. Dr Robson has lectured in Australia and overseas (New Zealand, United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Austria) and has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles.including Malassezia dermatitis, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, cyclosporin, and otitis.
Canine
Atopic Dermatitis: Pathogenesis, Clinical Signs and Diagnosis
TIM NUTTALL BSc, BVSc, PhD, Cert VD, CBiol, MRSB, MRCVS
- Level 1
Tim Nuttall is a graduate of the University of Bristol. He undertook residency training at the University of Edinburgh where he completed a PhD on canine atopic dermatitis.
In 2001 he moved to the University of Liverpool as Senior Lecturer in Dermatology, before returning to Edinburgh to head the Dermatology Service in 2013. In 2014 he was the recipient of the BSAVA’s Woodrow award for services to small animal studies.
He has published extensively in the areas of allergy (including genetics) and microbiology. He has been a co-Editor of the journal Veterinary Dermatology, is a member of the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals (ICADA), and has lectured extensively throughout the world.
Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
DOUGLAS J. DeBOER DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Douglas DeBoer is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, where he returned to undertake residency training. In 1986 he moved to the University of Wisconsin where he is Professor of Dermatology. He has maintained an active research program both in basic and applied aspects of small animal dermatology. Notably, he was the first researcher to develop and maintain a monoclonal antibody against canine IgE and to report the existence of feline IgE.
For many years he chaired the International Taskforce on Allergic Diseases of Animals, and is much sought after world-wide as a speaker at major national and international congresses.
Canine Adverse Food Reactions
HILARY JACKSON BVM&S, DVD, DACVD, DipECVD, MRCVS
- Level 1
Hilary Jackson graduated in Edinburgh, where she returned to undertake her residency training. She moved to the University of Bristol, and then for 8 years was Assistant and then Associate Professor of Dermatology at North Carolina State University. There she developed the first and still the only colony of spontaneously food-allergic dogs, a cross between beagles and Maltese. Her work there significantly enhanced our understanding of this condition.
In 2006 she returned to the UK and joined a specialty dermatology practice in Glasgow whilst maintaining an honorary appointment and a close working relationship with Edinburgh and undergraduate teaching at Glasgow
Canine Staphylococcal Pyoderma, Part 1: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Approach
DAVID H. LLOYD BVetMed, PhD, DipECVD, FRCVS
- Level 1
David Lloyd is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, London, and completed his PhD at Glasgow. After spending some time doing research in the tropics, he returned to the Royal Veterinary College where he headed up the Dermatology Unit as Professor of Dermatology and is now Professor Emeritus.
He was a founding member and past-President of the ESVD and of the ECVD. He has had a very active program of research on skin microbiology and published many original studies and state-of-the-art reviews. He was founding Editor-in-chief of the journal Veterinary Dermatology.
In 2016 he was awarded the WAVD’s Schindelka Prize for lifetime contributions to veterinary dermatology.
Canine Staphylococcal Pyoderma, Part 2: Clinical Management and Responsible Use of Antimicrobial Drugs
ANETTE LOEFFLER DrMedVet, PhD, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS
- Level 1
Anette Loeffler graduated from Munich Veterinary School, Germany, in 1994, and worked for five years in mixed practice in Cumbria, UK. In 2001 she joined the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, initially as a resident, subsequently to complete a PhD on meticilin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in companion animals.
She is currently a Reader/Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology, involved in small animal, equine and farm animal clinical work as well as undergraduate and post-graduate teaching. She has a very active research program focusing particularly on staphylococcal infections.
She has been involved with editorial work since 2010 and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Veterinary Dermatology.
Canine Alopecia: Clinical Approach
MANON PARADIS DVM, MScV, DACVD
- Level 1
Manon Paradis is a graduate of the University of Montreal where she completed a residency in small animal internal medicine and a master’s degree in endocrinology at the University of Saskatchewan. This was followed by an alternative residency program in veterinary dermatology supervised by Dr. Danny Scott.
She is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal. Dr. Paradis’ fields of interest include canine alopecia, hypothyroidism, genodermatoses, and the use of avermectins and melatonin in small animal dermatology.
She is author and co-author of many scientific articles and book chapters, and has given many continuing education lectures at national and international meetings.
Hypothyroidism in Dogs: What Should We Be Doing?
CATHERINE A. OUTERBRIDGE DVM MVSC DACVD DACVIM
- Level 1
Dr. Catherine Outerbridge is a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at the University of California Davis. She received her DVM from Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada and her Masters of Veterinary Science at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in small animal internal medicine and the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Outerbridge currently serves, as the Past President of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, the Secretary for the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology and as the President of the 10th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology.
Clinical Approach to Autoimmune Skin Disease
WAYNE ROSENKRANTZ DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Wayne Rosenkrantz is a graduate of the University of California, Davis and completed his residency training in private practice.
He is a past-President of the ACVD and is co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinics, with locations throughout California, southeast US, as well as Perth, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
He has published many articles and book chapters on small animal and equine dermatology, including significant contributions to the text “Current Veterinary Dermatology: The Science and Art of Therapy” (Mosby) as well as the therapy section in the 7th edition of Muller and Kirk’s “Small Animal Dermatology”. He is also a co-editor of the text “Veterinary Allergy” (Wiley Blackwell).
Canine Otitis Externa Part 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Diagnosis
ROD ROSYCHUK DVM, DACVIM
- Level 1
Rod Rosychuk graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
He is a Diplomate of the ACVIM and a Professor, the Chief of the Dermatology and Otology Service and Head of Specialty Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University.
His teaching, research, and continuing education efforts are primarily in Dermatology and Otology. He is former president of the AAVD. Dr. Rosychuk has authored many publications and provided continuing education for veterinarians throughout the world.
Canine Otitis Externa Part 2: Management
ROD ROSYCHUK DVM, DACVIM
- Level 1
Rod Rosychuk graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
He is a Diplomate of the ACVIM and a Professor, the Chief of the Dermatology and Otology Service and Head of Specialty Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University.
His teaching, research, and continuing education efforts are primarily in Dermatology and Otology. He is former president of the AAVD. Dr. Rosychuk has authored many publications and provided continuing education for veterinarians throughout the world.
Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy - Does it Still Have a Role?
DOUGLAS J. DeBOER DVM, DACVD
- Level 2
Douglas DeBoer is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, where he returned to undertake residency training. In 1986 he moved to the University of Wisconsin where he is Professor of Dermatology. He has maintained an active research program both in basic and applied aspects of small animal dermatology. Notably, he was the first researcher to develop and maintain a monoclonal antibody against canine IgE and to report the existence of feline IgE.
For many years he chaired the International Taskforce on Allergic Diseases of Animals, and is much sought after world-wide as a speaker at major national and international congresses.
Equine and Donkey
Differential Diagnosis of the Pruritic Horse
STEPHEN WHITE DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Provided courtesy of Avacta Animal Health
Stephen White is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he undertook residency training. He held faculty positions at Tufts’ and Colorado State before returning to Davis as a full professor.
Dr. White has thrice been a sabbatical professor at the National School of Veterinary Medicine in Nantes, France. He has served as president of the ACVD and as Secretary for three World Congresses of Veterinary Dermatology.
His areas of interests include not only canine and feline dermatology but also skin diseases of rabbits, rodents, horses and farm animals. He has authored many scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and has lectured throughout the world.
Management of Allergic Horses
ROSANNA MARSELLA DVM DIPACVD
- Level 1
Rosanna Marsella is a board-certified dermatologist and a Full Professor at the University of Florida. She has devoted most of her research on pathogenesis and management of allergic skin diseases. Dr. Marsella has a particular interest in equine dermatology and is the author of the manual of Equine Dermatology. Her most current work has focused on mediators of pruritus in horses with the final goal to improve the quality of life of affected animals. Dr. Marsella is an avid rider and spends most of her spare time riding and enjoying her horses.
Scaling and Crusting in Horses
WAYNE ROSENKRANTZ DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Wayne Rosenkrantz is a graduate of the University of California, Davis and completed his residency training in private practice.
He is a past-President of the ACVD and is co-owner of the Animal Dermatology Clinics, with locations throughout California, southeast US, as well as Perth, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
He has published many articles and book chapters on small animal and equine dermatology, including significant contributions to the text “Current Veterinary Dermatology: The Science and Art of Therapy” (Mosby) as well as the therapy section in the 7th edition of Muller and Kirk’s “Small Animal Dermatology”. He is also a co-editor of the text “Veterinary Allergy” (Wiley Blackwell).
Equine Nodular Dermatitis Non-Infectious
ANTHONY YU DVM, MS, ACVD
- Level 1
Dr. Yu completed his DVM at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 1990, and after finishing a residency and MSc. at Auburn University, Alabama, USA, he started the first private dermatology referral practice in Oregon where he dealt with chronic ear, skin, and allergic conditions in dogs, cats, and horses for 11 years. He then returned to the OVC as an Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology in 2004. As of 2013, Dr. Yu returned to private referral practice at the Veterinary Allergy Dermatology & Ear Referral Clinic (VADER) and continues to enjoy riding jumpers on his farm in Southwestern Ontario.
He has published many articles and book chapters on small animal and equine dermatology, including significant contributions to the text “Current Veterinary Dermatology: The Science and Art of Therapy” (Mosby) as well as the therapy section in the 7th edition of Muller and Kirk’s “Small Animal Dermatology”. He is also a co-editor of the text “Veterinary Allergy” (Wiley Blackwell).
WAVD Clinical Consensus Guidelines for Equine Allergic Skin Diseases
ROSANNA MARSELLA DVM DIPACVD
- Level 1
Rosanna Marsella is a board-certified dermatologist and a Full Professor at the University of Florida. She has devoted most of her research on pathogenesis and management of allergic skin diseases. Dr. Marsella has a particular interest in equine dermatology and is the author of the manual of Equine Dermatology. Her most current work has focused on mediators of pruritus in horses with the final goal to improve the quality of life of affected animals. Dr. Marsella is an avid rider and spends most of her spare time riding and enjoying her horses.
Presented at the 2023 World Veterinary Dermatology Day
Captions (subtitles) are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese.
Donkey Dermatology
STEPHEN WHITE DVM, DACVD
- Level 2
Stephen White is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he undertook residency training. He held faculty positions at Tufts’ and Colorado State before returning to Davis as a full professor.
Dr. White has thrice been a sabbatical professor at the National School of Veterinary Medicine in Nantes, France. He has served as president of the ACVD and as Secretary for three World Congresses of Veterinary Dermatology.
His areas of interests include not only canine and feline dermatology but also skin diseases of rabbits, rodents, horses and farm animals. He has authored many scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and has lectured throughout the world.
Exotic Animal
Skin Diseases of Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
MOLLY VARGA BVetMed, DZooMed, MRCVS
- Level 1
Provided courtesy of the ESVD
Molly Varga is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College London and upon graduation spent four years in exotic animal practice in Canada.
After returning to the UK she was awarded the RCVS Diploma in Zoological Medicine (Mammalian) and is now a RCVS Recognized Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine and in specialty practice in North West England.
She has contributed to several textbooks including the BSAVA Manual of Reptiles (2nd and 3rd Editions), BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine, BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Imaging and Dentistry, BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties, BSAVA Formulary (7th Edition) and edited the BSAVA Manual of Nursing Exotic Pets and Wildlife.
She has lectured widely on a range of topics covering a variety of exotic species.
Common Skin Diseases of Pet Birds
YVONNE VAN ZEELAND DVM, MVR, PhD, Dip. ECZM (Avian, Small Mammal)
- Level 1
Yvonne van Zeeland is a 2004 graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Having worked briefly in private practice, she returned to Utrecht University to successfully complete an internship in Companion Animal Medicine, a residency in Avian Medicine and a PhD on feather damaging behaviour in Grey parrots. Aside from her recognition as a European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Avian), she also became de facto recognized in Small mammal medicine.
Yvonne is currently employed at the Division of Zoological Medicine, devoting her time to research, teaching and patient care of birds and small mammals. She has published and lectured internationally on a wide array of topics related to avian and exotic animal medicine, and contributes to the development and advancement of the field through activie participation in various organizations and committees, including having served as President of the Association of Avian Veterinarians for 2018-2019.
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Skin Diseases of Reptiles and Amphibians
PATRICK BOURDEAU DVM DIPECVD DIPEVPC PHD
- Level 2
Dr Patrick Bourdeau graduated in Maisons-Alfort/France where he became associate professor before moving to the Veterinary School of Nantes and was until recently head of the Unit of Dermatology, Parasitology, Mycology and exotic pets and corresponding clinics and laboratory of diagnosis. He passed the Agregation of Veterinary Parasitology, is Certified in Human and Veterinary Parasitology, Medical Mycology from Pasteur Institute and PhD in Zoology/Ecotoxicology. He is Diplomate of the European Colleges of Veterinary Dermatology and Veterinary Parasitology. His mains topics of interest related to veterinary Dermatology are parasitic, allergic, fungal dermatoses, canine leishmaniosis, equine, large animals and exotic pets dermatology.
Food Animal
Food Animal Dermatology Part 1
STEPHEN WHITE DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Provided courtesy of the ESVD
Stephen White is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he undertook residency training. He held faculty positions at Tufts’ and Colorado State before returning to Davis as a full professor.
Dr. White has thrice been a sabbatical professor at the National School of Veterinary Medicine in Nantes, France. He has served as president of the ACVD and as Secretary for three World Congresses of Veterinary Dermatology.
His areas of interests include not only canine and feline dermatology but also skin diseases of rabbits, rodents, horses and farm animals. He has authored many scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and has lectured throughout the world.
Food Animal Dermatology Part 2
STEPHEN WHITE DVM, DACVD
- Level 1
Provided courtesy of the ESVD
Stephen White is a graduate of the University of California, Davis where he undertook residency training. He held faculty positions at Tufts’ and Colorado State before returning to Davis as a full professor.
Dr. White has thrice been a sabbatical professor at the National School of Veterinary Medicine in Nantes, France. He has served as president of the ACVD and as Secretary for three World Congresses of Veterinary Dermatology.
His areas of interests include not only canine and feline dermatology but also skin diseases of rabbits, rodents, horses and farm animals. He has authored many scientific papers, numerous book chapters, and has lectured throughout the world.
